Using my own household as an example, before we started weekly recycling, our family threw away an average of four full bags of garbage a week. Now, under the new weekly single-stream recycling and compost system, our weekly garbage load looks like this:

Our weekly garbage load is so small thanks to the new recycling and composting program, that even my 5 year-old daughter can carry out the trash!

That's right. We are down to a HALF bag of garbage a week. Our recycling bin looks like this:

Our recycle and compost bins are now filled to the brim weekly thanks to single-stream recycling!

The new recycle program by Recology allows you to recycle even more products than before. Pizza boxes, used napkins -- they can all be recycled or composted. And with single-stream recycling, there is no more sorting can, bottles, and plastics during these rainy winter months! Our family has gone from a 32-gallon can to a 20-gallon can, so even with the recent rate increases we will be paying less for our monthly garbage bill while at the same time helping to keep our landfill open longer and helping to reduce our overall carbon footprint!

Any families in San Mateo who would like to discuss ways to help reduce their garbage load, and therefore save on their garbage bills are welcome to contact me any time for tips and resources! Remember, it's not just good for your wallet, it's great of the environment!

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